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  • Emergency Medicine
  • Anesthesiology
  • Critical Care

Background:

  • Airway management is a core competency in emergency medicine.
  • Difficult airway scenarios necessitate specialized tools and techniques.
  • A wide array of airway adjuncts exist, each with unique characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the landscape of airway adjuncts for difficult airway management.
  • To highlight factors influencing the selection of appropriate airway devices.
  • To emphasize the importance of developing expertise with selected adjuncts.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of available airway adjuncts.
  • Analysis of device characteristics, including ease of use, cost, and portability.
  • Discussion of clinical decision-making in device selection.

Main Results:

  • Various laryngoscopic blades, supraglottic devices, stylets, and video laryngoscopy are key adjuncts.
  • Each adjunct presents distinct advantages and disadvantages.
  • Factors like cost, maintenance, storage, and portability impact selection.

Conclusions:

  • Selecting a focused subset of airway adjuncts is vital for developing clinical expertise.
  • Reliable and proficient use of chosen devices is paramount in urgent situations.
  • Standardizing equipment can improve patient outcomes in emergency airway management.